KAYE E BARKER

KAYE E BARKER (IMO: 5097450) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 748 feets and a beam of 69 feets.

KAYE E BARKER

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Note: The vessel was lengthened and modified over the course of its service life, including a conversion to self-unloading configuration.

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Vessel Description

The Kaye E. Barker is a self-unloading bulk carrier operating on the Great Lakes under the flag of the United States as part of the Interlake Steamship Company fleet. Originally constructed in 1952 by the American Ship Building Company in Lorain, Ohio, and launched under the name Edward B. Greene, the vessel has undergone significant modifications over its decades of service, including lengthening and conversion to a self-unloading bulk carrier configuration.

The vessel is one of the older working freighters on the Great Lakes and has become something of an icon of the classic "laker" design. The Kaye E. Barker operates primarily during the Great Lakes navigation season, transporting bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and limestone between ports across Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie.

The ship is named after Kaye E. Barker, a former executive of Interlake Steamship. Its self-unloading boom allows for efficient cargo discharge without the need for shore-side unloading equipment, making it a versatile and capable vessel for Great Lakes bulk trade operations.

Disclaimer: Some specification data, particularly propulsion and tonnage figures, may reflect historical configurations. Users should verify current operational data through official USCG or AIS sources for the most up-to-date information.